Living Out Loud
8/20/2018

In your hearts revere Christ as Lord. 1 Peter 3:15

 

While staying at a hotel in Austin, Texas, I noticed a card lying on the desk in my room. It said:

 

Welcome

 Our prayer is that your stay here will be restful

 and that your travels will be fruitful.

 May the Lord bless you and keep you, and make

 His face shine upon you.

 

This card from the company that manages the hotel made me want to know more, so I accessed their website and read about their culture, strength, and values. In a winsome way, they seek to pursue excellence and live out their faith in the workplace.

 

Their philosophy reminded me of Peter's words to the followers of Jesus scattered throughout Asia Minor. He encouraged them to demonstrate their faith in Christ in the society where they lived. Even as they faced threats and persecution, Peter told them not to be afraid, "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect" (1 Peter 3:15).

 

A friend of mine calls this "living a lifestyle that demands an explanation." No matter where we live or work, may we in God's strength live out our faith today—always ready to reply gently and respectfully to everyone who asks the reason for our hope.

 

May our lives cause others to ask the reason we have hope.

 

By David C. McCasland | Our Daily Bread






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